Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on January - 16.   

1919  On January - 16 jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19   

1920  On this day in history 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes.   

1920  On this day in history first assembly of League of Nations (Paris)   

1920  Georgia declares independence on this day in history.   

1920  The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits on this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history the United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1920  On January - 16 elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)   

1920  Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on January - 16.   

1923  On this day in history martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952)   

1924  Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on January - 16.   

1925  On January - 16 leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  On this day in history leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on this day in history.   

1926  John "Jack" Layden, local politician on January - 16.   

1928  On January - 16 ezra Sims, composer   

1929  On January - 16 allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action)   

1930  USS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants on January - 16.   

1930  On this day in history norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post)   

1931  On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours   

1931  On this day in history bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours   

1931  Vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist on January - 16.   

1932  The birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist on January - 16.   

1933  Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on January - 16.   

1934  Annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on January - 16.   

1936  Screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president on January - 16.   

1936  On January - 16 spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular   

1936  The first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL on January - 16.   

1936  1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla on January - 16.   

1938  On January - 16 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)   

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1245  Edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296) was born on January - 16.   

1409  On January - 16 birth of rené I of Naples (d. 1480)   

1477  On this day in history birth of johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547)   

1501  Anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559) was born on this day in history.   

1587  Alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter was born on January - 16.   

1616  François de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669) was born on January - 16.   

1626  On January - 16 birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  On this day in history birth of dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716)   

0308  Marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies on this day in history.   

0429  On January - 16 honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430]   

0960  On this day in history death of polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople   

1343  Robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies on January - 16.   

1400  On January - 16 death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  Death of George Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484) on January - 16.   

1547  Death of Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477) on January - 16.   

1554  Death of Christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480) on January - 16.